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Psalm 70:1-3
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Psalm 70(A)

For the Music Director. A Psalm of David. To bring remembrance.

1 Make haste, O God, to deliver me!
    Make haste to help me, O Lord.

2 May those who seek my life
    be ashamed and confused;
may those who desire my harm
    be driven back and humiliated.
3 May they turn back as a consequence of their shame
    who say “Aha! Aha!”

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Psalm 70:1-3
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Psalm 70[a](A)

For the director of music. Of David. A petition.

1 Hasten, O God, to save me;
    come quickly, Lord, to help me.(B)

2 May those who want to take my life(C)
    be put to shame and confusion;
may all who desire my ruin
    be turned back in disgrace.(D)
3 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!”(E)
    turn back because of their shame.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 70:1 In Hebrew texts 70:1-5 is numbered 70:2-6.
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